Date registered: November 25, 2010
Jan
31
The RSMA (Road Safety Markings Association) have carried out a survey investigating the availability of resin/rosin and titanium dioxide (essential constituent raw materials in thermoplastic road marking materials) in the UK market. Here’s what they say: RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY AND PRICE SURVEY JANUARY 2011 Introduction The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) is the trade body… Continue reading »
Dec
15
Adtex is Adbruf’s Resin Bonded Paving System, sometimes referred to a “scatter coating”, “broadcast” or “coat” system. Adtex comprises two elements, our unique bio-mass resin and selected aggregates. Adtex resin is a two-part polyurethane hybrid system, which has significant advantages over other resins. It has both thermoplastic and thermosetting properties, which mean that it is… Continue reading »
Dec
07
What are Resin Paving Systems? Resin Paving Systems provide a highly attractive alternative to dull, bland, lifeless concrete, asphalt and block paving. A surface is transformed by the use of subtle delicate shades that are sympathetic to the natural environment, creating inspired contemporary spaces that reflect light and warmth in harmony with their surroundings. The… Continue reading »
Dec
07
What are Tree Pit Packs? Trees are often planted within paving schemes, car parks and along pavements to provide shelter, shade, visual interest, a sanctuary for wildlife and they also soften the built environment. However, in order for the trees to survive in these hazardous environments, their roots need porous soil to breathe and to… Continue reading »
Dec
07
What are SUDS? Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) is the name given to the Government Legislation that came into effect in October 2008. SUDS are surface water and drainage management methods and actual devices, designed to tackle excess water in a sustainable and economical way, compared to current conventional systems. A SUDS system targets quantity,… Continue reading »
Dec
02
Aggregates explained! What aggregates should I use within my resin surfacing? Aggregates refer to construction aggregates which include a broad category of particulate materials consisting of naturally occurring granites, bauxites, quartz, basalt, and marble. Recycled materials are also available such as glass, ceramics, recycled concrete and geosynthetic aggregates. They range in colour, tone, shade and… Continue reading »
Nov
25
Adbruf’s GeoPave was installed by Cirencester Civil Engineering at the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Project background and a brief history of the Royal Chelsea Hospital. The Royal Hospital is located in the Chelsea district of central London, now the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The hospital was commissioned and founded in 1682 by King Charles… Continue reading »